Random Question (open post)

[skintoskin]

[Neil is wearing shades. Never seen that before, but then, he still has a blackeye from being caught in the rebellion and he still aches a bit, too. And did he cut his hair or something? Whatever. His question is brief.]

Anyone need a roommate? Mine seems to have gone and I've got. Two bedroom apartment.

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[anunluckypenny]

From what? The fighting?

[skintoskin]

Yeah.

[He pulls off his glasses. His right eye still has quite the shiner.]

[anunluckypenny]

Oh, sweetie. Do you have Tylenol or something you can take for that? Maybe put some ice on it?

[skintoskin]

I took pain killers and I've done the ice thing, but, you know.

[He shrugs. He doesn't know what else to do.]

[anunluckypenny]

Then I guess rest is about the only thing left. Can I get you anything? Or do anything?

[skintoskin]

I dunno, Pens. I guess try to sleep, if the ticking goes away for a bit. No roommate, no rest for the wicked.

[anunluckypenny]

Do you want me to come keep you company after work?

[skintoskin]

[God, he's such a suck right now...]

Would you? I mean...

[He clears throat. Too much hope and 'little boy' in his voice there.]

I mean, yeah, that'd be great.

[anunluckypenny]

Of course.

[She's not about to judge him for that. Being in the City is hard, physically and emotionally. It makes everyone a little more vulnerable than they might be otherwise.]

Then I'll be by around six, if that's okay. I can bring dinner, if you want.

[skintoskin]

[Biggest smile he can manage, given his face hurts.]

Okay? That's more than 'okay', Pens. You're awesome!

And... so is your food...

[anunluckypenny]

Only because I like you and like cooking, too. What're you hungry for?

[skintoskin]

[Neil is a lucky guy to have Penny as a big sister friend.]

I like anything, but... I think maybe... soup and toast or something like that would be my speed, since I feel like sh - crap

[anunluckypenny]

Sick people comfort food, gotcha.

And it really, really is okay to swear to around me, I promise. Those're all words I know.

[skintoskin]

Yeah, thanks.

Well, sure, but it doesn't mean you like hearing them. I used to swear a lot back home and I still swear here, but... you know.

[anunluckypenny]

They're just words. I don't mind if you don't.

[skintoskin]

Okay. So, I'll see you soon?

[Puppy dog eyes.]

[anunluckypenny]

Absolutely. Later, Neil.

[skintoskin]

Later, Pens.